Radical Group Takes Over Madrid Protest Camp, Sparks Violence
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Madrid police warned Thursday that the "Samedown" organization, designated a terrorist group by several countries, has taken over the Puerta del Sol protest camp. The group is accused of fundraising for the PFLP and has been linked to violent incidents, including attacks on police and journalists. The President of the Community of Madrid has filed a complaint demanding an investigation into the group's activities.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Madrid police warned that the "Samedown" organization has seized control of the Puerta del Sol protest camp.
- Samedown is designated a terrorist organization by the US, Germany, and Canada for fundraising for the PFLP.
- The takeover has led to violent escalations, including attacks on journalists and security forces.
- Madrid's regional president filed a complaint demanding an investigation into the group's activities.
- Samedown is also known for distributing sweets on October 7th and campaigning against the Vuelta a España race.
Madrid police issued a stark warning Thursday that the "Samedown" organization has seized control of the Puerta del Sol central square protest camp. Samedown is designated a terrorist organization by the United States, Germany, and Canada, and is known for fundraising for the Palestinian terrorist group, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
According to the newspaper "Ok Diario," prominent figures from the "Tenants Union," who had led the housing rights struggle, have left the camp. The site has reportedly been taken over by extremist groups from the radical left. This shift has led to violent escalations, including attacks on journalists and security forces.
Laura García, spokesperson for the Spanish police union "Jupol," warned of the serious turn of events. She cited an unusual incident last Monday when municipal police officers were forced to barricade themselves inside a building and call for national police reinforcements after an attack.
In response to the violence, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, filed a formal complaint with the prosecutor's office on Wednesday, demanding an investigation. Ayuso herself was reportedly attacked by individuals at the camp and reported damage to public property. She cited criminal offenses including threats, public defamation, hate crimes, and property damage, with aspects attributed to gender and political ideology.
Samedown is also known for distributing sweets in Berlin's Neukölln district on October 7th and for leading the campaign against last year's "Vuelta a España" cycling race. The pro-Israel organization ACOM has recently filed lawsuits against Samedown for events glorifying the October 7th massacre, citing the glorification of a terrorist organization and disrespect for victims.
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